Year 5 Newsletter 20th January 2023   

Living our values diverse and inclusive

Important dates for your diary

Well-being

Residential ups and downs are normal!

When we take students on their first Residential, it can be hard to know who is the more nervous, the children or their parents.

I am always proud of our Patana parents, especially our ‘first timers’, when they manage to wave their child off with an encouraging smile.

Of course, we want every student to arrive back home with funny and exciting stories to share.

There will always be many, many more happy moments than sad ones, but this might not be what you first get to hear about.

Your child may have felt homesick on their first night.

They may have had a falling out with a friend with unkind things said.

Children who need time on their own may have found the constant presence of others an unexpected source of stress.

Their talent show plans may have gone terribly, terribly wrong!

Some children bounce back from setbacks very quickly whilst others will need help to put things in perspective.

If your child does come back with a story that genuinely worries you, please contact the class teacher so that we can support.

Class and individual photos

ECA Information

Monday 23^rd January 2023 ECA Confirmations available online. Phase II opens 17:00

Thursday 26^th January 2023 Phase II closes 23:59

Monday 13^th February 2023 ECA programme commences

Friday 31^st March 2023 ECA programme finishes

Dance Academy - Tiger Cats Challenge and Adjudicated Showcase 2023

While many of our dancers have already signed up, we are still inviting in sign-ups for the solo and duet categories. This event will take place on the Thursday 16^th February at the Rosamund Suetzel Theatre between 1PM- 5PM.. Professional adjudicators have been invited to judge the competition and some spectacular dance performances by external dance crews are to be expected as well! You do not have to be enrolled in dance ECAs to participate in this competition. All dance styles are welcome. If you have any questions, please write to us at dance@patana.ac.th

To sign up for solo category click this link. To sign up for duet category please click this. Please make sure to sign up by Monday 23^rd January.

If you wish to sign up, please request additional information about competition rules by emailing us at dance@patana.ac.th before starting preparation.

Dance Academy - Dance Extravaganza

Dance Academy is now inviting sign-ups for their annual Dance Showcase – The Dance Extravaganza 2023. The event will be held on Monday June 12^th at the Rosemund Suetzel theatre. Previous dance experience isn’t required, and all primary and secondary students are welcome to join. To sign up, please use the parent gateway and sign up for the Dance extravaganza ECAs. The preparations begin in Block C and continue until the end of Block D. Please use this link to watch the videos from Dance Extravaganza 2022. Dance Extravaganza videos 2022. This year, we will be exploring the concept of ‘Freedom’ through dance, movement, music, and emotional expression.

Learning

Music Blog

Visit the recently update Primary Music Blog for lots of information connected to your child’s learning including musician of the month, resources connected to areas of the curriculum, ECA materials and information about upcoming events.

PSHE

This week during PSHE, we learnt about diversity of family relationships. Next week, we will learn about hopes, worries and challenges within families. 

PE  - Year 5 curriculum

Important reminder! All students will be learning Teeball need football boots are required for this unit !

Class Blogs and home learning

Here is the link to the Year 5 blogs. You will find an overview of your child's learning along with their home learning tasks and any important messages from your child's class teacher. 

Please check your child's class blog weekly to stay informed about their learning. 

Please encourage your child to complete their home learning.

Global Citizenship

Events In The World 

You can keep up to date with current events around the world by watching Newsround, an age appropriate news show.  Being aware of current events will help your child to make connections with a range of themes when reading in class, and it is an ideal opportunity for you to model discussing your opinions and using experiences to draw connections between events and people. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

Birthdays 

We are a NUT FREE school. Please when ordering birthday treats double check before bringing treats on the campus. Many toppings offered by some donut shops have flaked almonds in their toppings and peanut butter fillings.

• Individual treats can be brought into school with your child in the morning.
• Please agree a time with the teacher in advance.
• Children will be expected to eat any birthday treats outside of classrooms.
• Parents can join in the celebrations.

General Information

Temporary Guardianship Form - let us know if both parents are going away and leaving a student with a friend, nanny or a maid.

Important Contacts